Legend has it that the Sondai fort was used as a watch tower to protect trade routes. Learn more about the fort by heading to this offbeat trekking destination that also offers views of Morbe Dam, Prabalgad, Irshalgad, Rajmachi, Songiri forts, Karnala Fort and the Matheran mountain range.

On: July 24; 5.10 am onwards 
Meeting Point: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Main Gate, Borivali East. 
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Call: 9987562370
Cost: Rs 700 onwards